Our timing is as usual perfect.
RECALL PHL
TIME FOR CHANGE!
Never!
Dear Philly based pilots:
We are part of a small group of PHL based pilots who have started a recall effort in the PHL domicile to recall PHL domicile Chairman Steve Szpyrka and PHL domicile Vice Chairman Mike Gillies.
www.pilotrecall.com
We believe that the PHL domicile deserves better representation than what we have been getting the past year under the leadership of these 2 reps. We are disappointed that our PHL reps have failed the pilots they represent on many levels.
Communications – We are tired of reading CLT domicile updates. We are tired of waiting months for PHL updates. The bulletin board in the PHL crew room is woefully out of date.
Representation – We have received reports of poor representation by these reps in Chief Pilot meetings. This essential union protection is most important – yet our reps fail to treat it with the importance it demands – protecting the careers of its member pilots.
Pilot interaction – We have learned of many accounts where these reps have failed to answer requests for information. Responding to your members is a basic function of the job and these reps fail to answer to their constituents.
Oversight – These reps have failed to provide oversight to the National Organization – allowing violations of the C&BL and the UOM.
Censored communications – Chairman Szpyrka has not allowed PHL elected reps to communicate to their members. This is blatant censorship.
Disrespectful – These reps have been disrespectful to members who disagree with them.
Voting record – These reps have “rubber stamped” failed policies due to politics instead of acting in the best interests of the PHL domicile.
Secret Meetings – We have learned that these reps have engaged in secret meetings with the CLT reps and outgoing Officers to develop strategy to be disruptive and uncooperative for the new Officers entering office.
Unity and Consensus – These reps have failed to work to bring the pilot group together to move forward – in fact their actions have further divided the pilot group.
In the PHL domicile, we have a long history of line pilots and representatives who play an active role in union activities. We have seen the benefit of timely communications and representatives who advocate for the pilots. This level of activity has been missing under the leadership of Steve Szpyrka and Mike Gillies
So how does a recall work?
Step 1: Petitions supporting the recall must be collected from 25% of the domicile members in good standing. This must be done and presented to the USAPA Secretary/Treasurer within 120 days of the first dated petition.
Step 2: Once these petitions from 25% of the domicile are validated, then a recall ballot is sent to the membership of the domicile.
Step 3: If 50% plus 1 vote to recall the representatives, then the representative will be removed from office.
Where are we now? We are in step 1: Collecting petitions to force a recall ballot to be issued.
FAQ
Q. If I turn in a petition, will the representative be recalled?
A. No, it will only count towards getting a recall ballot sent out to the pilots. Even if you sign a petition, you can still vote against a recall on the ballot.
Q. Who will replace the reps if they are recalled?
A. Replacements will be decided by the PHL pilots through the nomination and election process. DDR’s will be appointed for the transition.
Q. If I send in a petition, will my name be made public?
A. No, the petitions will be sent to the Secretary/Treasurer and they will be kept confidential.
Please visit our recall website at:
www.pilotrecall.com
Download, print, and sign the recall petitions and mail them to the address below.
Click HERE to download mail-in petition for Steve Szpyrka!
Click HERE to download mail-in petition for Mike Gillies!
Recall PHL
c/o Thomas
P. O. Box 444
Essington, PA 19029
If you have any questions, we can be reached at recallphl@gmail.com
One final note: We are members in good standing, and we are exercising our right to initiate this recall effort in the PHL domicile. If you disagree with this recall, we ask that you respect our right, and the rights of other members in good standing, to pursue this endeavor. We believe that the pilots of the PHL domicile have the right to decide if they are getting the best representation available.
Jed Thomas PHL-A330
John Dubarry PHL-7i
Woody Menear
